Nonlinear time series analysis

the long version

"This book represents a modern approach to time series analysis which is based on the theory of dynamical systems. It starts from a sound outline of the underlying theory to arrive at very practical issues, which are illustrated using a large number of empirical data sets taken from various fields. This book will hence be highly useful for scientists and engineers from all disciplines who study time variable signals, including the earth, life and social sciences."--BOOK JACKET.